P.S. I won three consecutive majorities

In Liberal e-mail boxes this morning, a heartfelt pitch from former prime minister Jean Chrétien and a request for donations so the party can buy more advertising. For the record, the pitch goes something like this:

I don’t want to take too much of your time so I’ll get right to the point. On Monday, there is an election. And we Liberals can win. Liberals will win. But a week is a lifetime in politics. And every minute that goes by is a chance for us to convince one more Canadian.

Canadians won’t just be casting a vote for the next government on Monday.

They will be writing the next chapter of Canadian history for a generation.

The Charter of Rights and Freedoms, universal health care, national unity, fiscal responsibility.

These are our legacy as Liberals – and I was fortunate enough to lead our Party to some of these accomplishments.

But this list can still grow: The Canadian Learning Passport. Family Care. Early Childhood Learning.

Michael Ignatieff has put forward a progressive, responsible and compassionate plan for Canadians.

It is a good plan. It will help families. And as you saw at last night’s Rise Up for Canada rally, all Liberals are behind it.

In a fight this close, it could come down to just a few votes in a few ridings. It could come down to you.